(F)Unemployment...
I am, once again, just a girl without a job.
The last time I was unemployed, I was still in school. And honestly, school is a full-time job all by itself—but for my junior and senior years, I was always employed (internships, but still employed). I went from writing papers and juggling those internships to graduating (yay), to working retail (boo), to landing my dream job (super yay). And then, in one fell swoop, on a random Tuesday, in a surprise meeting, I was told that my role was being eliminated.
Like any anxiety-ridden, broke, and change-resistant 24-year-old, I thought my world had ended. All of a sudden, I was no longer this strong, independent woman, but a scared little girl calling her parents for help and advice. I know there’s nothing wrong with needing help from your family, but it just feels like going backwards. I’m now unemployed, broke, and moving in with my family (which is actually REALLY sweet because my family is cool, so I lucked out there—they’re reading this, so I can’t tell you what I really think (*cue the laugh track here* that was a joke, I love you all very much)).
So, in the time I’ve been without a job (a total of three days now), I’ve wallowed (slept until 1 p.m., watched TV all day, read a little—but not as much as I’d like, because I started a new show and couldn’t put that down—and then slept some more). I’ve cried (quite a bit, tbh). And then I decided I was going to use this time to do the things I’ve been putting off; cleaning out my room, customizing my phone, and—here comes the big one—writing.
So, in an attempt to honor my briefly (because it will be brief) FUNemployed self, I’ve decided to finally start writing again, which is why you’re reading this right now. Whether that’s writing for myself or writing on here, I just want to be creating again. I’ve missed that.
In the meantime, I plan to collect adventures. That might mean TV and movie reviews, book lists and recaps, or even the occasional outdoor adventure (yes, she goes outside—it's finally getting sunny in Seattle). So keep your eyes peeled because there will be more coming soon.
Until next time *waves enthusiastically*!
ciao x
I love how you write. Even though I am an interested party, I think you write very well. There is so much emotion and longing, and I clearly see that you miss and will continue to miss the job that you’re so loved to do. I can say experience, but otherwise, there are better things out there for you, and doors will open.
Love you Sanj!! And love your writing as always :)